Exam quiz Communication - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Which option correctly describes position reports?

Accepted Answer

They should include useful information such as call sign, position, altitude and intentions

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They must always be one word

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It replaces all clearances

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It should be omitted to save time

Question 2

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter S is transmitted as...

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Sierra

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 3

In which situations should a pilot use blind transmissions?

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When no radio communication can be established with the appropriate aeronautical station, but when evidence exists that transmissions are received at that ground unit

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When a pilot has flown into cloud or fog unintentionally and therefore would like to request navigational assistance from a ground unit

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When a transmission containing important navigational or technical information is to be sent to several stations at the same time

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When the traffic situation at an airport allows the transmission of information which does not need to be acknowledged by the ground station

Question 4

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The word BREAK is used to...

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separate portions of a message

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It is used only for passenger briefings

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It changes QNH automatically

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It is the same as an ATIS designator

Question 5

Which advisory information from a ground station does not normally require readback?

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Traffic information

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Altimeter setting

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Taxi instructions

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Heading

Question 6

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter N is transmitted as...

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November

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 7

Which phrase is used by a pilot when he wants to fly through controlled airspace?

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Request

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Apply

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Want

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Would like

Question 8

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter W is transmitted as...

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Whiskey

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 9

An ATIS is valid for...

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30 minutes.

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10 minutes.

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45 minutes.

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60 minutes.

Question 10

What is the meaning of the phrase "Roger"?

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I have received all of your last transmission

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Permission for proposed action is granted

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I understand your message and will comply with it

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An error has been made in this transmission. The correct version is...

Question 11

What is the correct way of acknowledging "You are now entering airspace Delta"?

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Roger

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Entering

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Wilco

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Airspace Delta

Question 12

Which altitude is displayed on the altimeter when set to a specific QNH?

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Altitude in relation to mean sea level

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Altitude in relation to the 1013.25 hPa datum

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Altitude in relation to the air pressure at the reference airfield

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Altitude in relation to the highest elevation within 10 km

Question 13

Regularity messages are messages...

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Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities essential for the safety or regularity of aircraft operation.

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Concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight.

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Concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance.

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Sent by an aircraft operating agency or an aircraft of immediate concern to an aircraft in flight.

Question 14

Which transmission is suitable for a VFR position report? G-ABCD, ready for departure runway 09

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G-ABCD, ready for departure runway 09

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MAYDAY, request QNH for coffee

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Unable ROGER WILCO negative

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Standby squawk wind calm

Question 15

Which transmission is suitable for a VFR position report? G-ABCD, request taxi information

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G-ABCD, request taxi information

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MAYDAY, request QNH for coffee

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Unable ROGER WILCO negative

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Standby squawk wind calm

Question 16

Which of the following factors affects the reception of VHF transmissions?

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Altitude

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Shoreline effect

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Twilight error

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Height of ionosphere

Question 17

What is the correct way to transmit the call sign OE-JVK?

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Oscar Echo Juliett Victor Kilo

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Omega Echo Jankee Victor Kilo

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Oscar Echo Jankee Victor Kilogramm

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Oscar Echo Juliett Victor Kias

Question 18

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter O is transmitted as...

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Oscar

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 19

Which statement about ATIS information is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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It provides current aerodrome information that should be copied before calling when available

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It is a maintenance certificate

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It replaces ATC clearance

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It is used only by IFR flights

Question 20

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? A distress message has priority over...

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all other transmissions

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It is used only for passenger briefings

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It is a maintenance entry

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It applies only after shutdown

Question 21

What is the correct phrase to begin a blind transmission?

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Transmitting blind

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Blind

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No reception

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Listen

Question 22

How can you obtain meteorological information concerning airports during a cross-country flight?

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VOLMET

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GAMET

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METAR

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AIRMET

Question 23

The urgency signal is...

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PAN PAN

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MAYDAY

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SECURITY

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BREAK BREAK

Question 24

Which phrase is to be repeated three times before transmitting an urgency message?

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Pan Pan

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Help

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Urgent

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Mayday

Question 25

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The phrase NEGATIVE means...

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no or permission not granted

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It is a fuel planning term

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It is always transmitted continuously

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It should be invented by the pilot when busy

Question 26

In what cases is visibility transmitted in kilometers?

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Greater than 5 km

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Up to 10 km

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Up to 5 km

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Greater than 10 km

Question 27

The phrase SAY AGAIN means...

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repeat all or the specified part of your transmission

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speak more quietly

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cancel my clearance

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read back my heading

Question 28

A runway clearance must be...

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read back

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acknowledged only with ROGER in all cases

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ignored if the runway is clear

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read back only at night

Question 29

Which statement about frequency congestion is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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The pilot should listen before transmitting and keep calls concise

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The pilot should transmit longer calls

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The pilot should block other traffic

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The radio should be switched off

Question 30

What is the correct operational meaning of call sign use?

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Correct call sign use helps identify the aircraft and prevent confusion

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It is used only for IFR flights

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It should be invented by the pilot when busy

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Call signs replace position reports

Question 31

The phrase NEGATIVE means...

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no or permission not granted

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yes

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message received

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cleared as requested

Question 32

Which option correctly describes runway clearances?

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Take-off, landing, crossing and backtrack clearances require careful readback

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It should be omitted to save time

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It is always transmitted continuously

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They are optional at controlled aerodromes

Question 33

Which statement is correct for PAN PAN?

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It is used for urgency where assistance is needed but distress is not yet present

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It applies only after shutdown

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It removes the need to listen before transmitting

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It should be invented by the pilot when busy

Question 34

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The emergency frequency commonly used in aviation VHF is...

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121.500 MHz

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118.000 MHz

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243.000 kHz

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It replaces all clearances

Question 35

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The phrase AFFIRM means...

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yes

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It is used only for IFR flights

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It is a runway surface condition

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no

Question 36

What should a private pilot remember about ATIS information?

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It provides current aerodrome information that should be copied before calling when available

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It changes QNH automatically

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It removes the need to listen before transmitting

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It is a runway surface condition

Question 37

What does a readability of 5 indicate?

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The transmission is perfectly readable

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The transmission is readable now and then

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The transmission is readable but with difficulty

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The transmission is unreadable

Question 38

What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead until 2500 feet before turning right heading 220 degrees, wind 090 degrees, 5 knots, runway 12, cleared for take-off"?

Accepted Answer

DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, runway 12, cleared for take-off

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, wilco, heading 220 degrees, 090 degrees, 5 knots, cleared for take-off

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, 090 degrees, 5 knots

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, 090 degrees, 5 knots, cleared for take-off

Question 39

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The transponder code assigned by ATC should be...

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set and read back if instructed

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It cancels standard phraseology

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It is used only for passenger briefings

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It changes QNH automatically

Question 40

How often shall a blind transmission be made?

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One time

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Two times

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Three times

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Four times

Question 41

The word BREAK BREAK is used to...

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separate messages to different aircraft in a busy transmission

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request a coffee break

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declare fuel endurance

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report turbulence

Question 42

Times are transmitted as...

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UTC

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Standard time.

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Local time.

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Time zone time

Question 43

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter L is transmitted as...

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Lima

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 44

Which statement about QNH readback is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

It helps ensure the correct altimeter setting is used

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It sets the radio volume

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It replaces the transponder

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It is used only after landing

Question 45

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The distress signal is...

Accepted Answer

MAYDAY

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WILCO

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It changes QNH automatically

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It is a runway surface condition

Question 46

Which statement about correction of an incorrect readback is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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The corrected instruction should be acknowledged and read back accurately

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The first readback should be kept

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The frequency should be changed immediately

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The correction should be ignored

Question 47

What is the correct course of action when experiencing a radio failure in class D airspace?

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The flight has to be continued according to the last clearance complying with VFR rules or the airspace has to be left by the shortest route

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The flight has to be continued above 5000 feet complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left by the shortest route

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The flight has to be continued above 5000 feet complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left using a standard routing

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The flight has to be continued according to the last clearance complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left using a standard routing

Question 48

Which abbreviation is used for the term "obstacle"?

Accepted Answer

OBST

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OBTC

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OST

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OBS

Question 49

Which statement about loss of communication is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

Published procedures and the last clearance or instruction should be followed as applicable

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The pilot should enter all airspace freely

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The pilot should ignore visual signals

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The pilot should always shut down the engine

Question 50

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter V is transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

Victor

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 51

Readability 5 means...

Accepted Answer

perfectly readable

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unreadable

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readable now and then

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readable with difficulty

Question 52

On what frequency shall a blind transmission be made?

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On the current frequency

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On the appropriate FIS frequency

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On a radar frequency of the lower airspace

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On a tower frequency

Question 53

An ATC route clearance must be...

Accepted Answer

read back

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never read back

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read back only by IFR aircraft

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replaced by a transponder code

Question 54

Which phrase is to be used when a pilot wants the tower to know that he is ready for take-off?

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Ready for departure

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Ready for start-up

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Request take-off

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Ready

Question 55

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter Y is transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

Yankee

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 56

Which option correctly describes PAN PAN?

Accepted Answer

It is used for urgency where assistance is needed but distress is not yet present

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It changes QNH automatically

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It is the same as an ATIS designator

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It is used for all readbacks

Question 57

Which statement is correct for emergency communication?

Accepted Answer

Aviate first, then communicate the essential information when workload permits

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It is a fuel planning term

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It is the same as an ATIS designator

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It is used only in uncontrolled airspace

Question 58

Which statement about readback is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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Safety-critical clearances and instructions must be read back accurately

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Readback is never needed for runway instructions

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Passenger names must be read back

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Only fuel quantity is read back

Question 59

Which statement is correct for QNH readback?

Accepted Answer

It helps ensure the correct altimeter setting is used

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It is a runway surface condition

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It is used only after landing

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It changes QNH automatically

Question 60

What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "Call Hamburg Tower on 121.275"?

Accepted Answer

125.35.00

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Call 121.275

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Call tower

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Call tower on 121.275

Question 61

What does the abbreviation "FIR" stand for?

Accepted Answer

Flight information region

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Flight integrity receiver

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Flow information radar

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Flow integrity required

Question 62

What does the abbreviation "H24" stand for?

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24 h service

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Sunrise to sunset

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No specific opening times

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Sunset to sunrise

Question 63

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter U is transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

Uniform

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 64

Which abbreviation is used for the term "abeam"?

Accepted Answer

ABM

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ABB

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ABA

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ABE

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